{"product_id":"romantic-and-horrific-stories-paperback","title":"Romantic and Horrific Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBram Stoker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRomantic and Horrific Stories\u003c\/i\u003e (2021) is a collection of short fiction by Bram Stoker. Although he is largely remembered as the author of \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e (1897), one of the greatest horror novels of all time, Stoker was a versatile writer whose gift for transmitting terror is matched by his ability to craft convincing and moving tales of love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"The Crystal Cup,\" first published in \u003ci\u003eLondon Society\u003c\/i\u003e in 1872, is the story of an artist who is forced to create a flawless crystal vase for the king. Having left his wife and home behind, he suffers under a series of constraints and grueling demands. \"The Chain of Destiny\" is a bestselling epistolary tale featuring hypnotism, magic, and supernatural elements that first appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Shamrock\u003c\/i\u003e in 1875. In Stoker's 1898 tale \"Bengal Roses,\" A teenager from the country falls for a beautiful young woman, but soon discovers she loves an older cavalry officer. First published in \u003ci\u003eLloyd's Weekly Newspaper\u003c\/i\u003e in 1899, \"A Yellow Duster\" is the story of two old men whose lifelong friendship is threatened by a mysterious secret. Curious about a dust rag found in his friend's display case, the story's protagonist asks the collector of rare and priceless objects why he has preserved something so seemingly worthless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther stories collected herein include \"Our New House,\" published in the \u003ci\u003eBoston Herald\u003c\/i\u003e in 1895, as well as \"The Burial of the Rats\" and \"A Dream of Red Hands,\" both of which appeared in \u003ci\u003eDracula's Guest and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e (1914). \u003ci\u003eRomantic and Horrific Stories\u003c\/i\u003e compiles a dozen works of short fiction by Bram Stoker, the secretive and vastly underrated creator of Dracula, one of history's greatest villains. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Bram Stoker's \u003ci\u003eRomantic and Horrific Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn artist is forced to create a flawless crystal vase for the king. A teenager from the country falls for a beautiful young woman, but soon discovers she loves an older cavalry officer. A curious man confronts his friend about a strange object found in his display case. \u003ci\u003eRomantic and Horrific Stories\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of short fiction by Bram Stoker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 5 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42691991535679,"sku":"9781513211329","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/0f895b18c9e5187e48eacd02dac0092b.webp?v=1764993842","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/romantic-and-horrific-stories-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}